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Seen it?2019 | 102 min | Comedy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Superbad or Boogie Nights, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two academic teenage superstars realize, on the eve of their high school graduation, that they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Feature. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 2 BAFTAs and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 16 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$25 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 457K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Olivia Wilde
- Kaitlyn DeverAmy
- Beanie FeldsteinMolly
- Jessica WilliamsMiss Fine
- Jason SudeikisPrincipal Brown
- Lisa KudrowCharmaine
- Will ForteDoug
- Victoria RuesgaRyan
- Mason GoodingNick
- Skyler GisondoJared
- Diana SilversHope